Free-agent defensive back Charles Woodson will visit a franchise very familiar to him—the Oakland Raiders—on Tuesday, according to multiple media reports.

Woodson played his first eight years with the Raiders after being selected fourth overall in the 1998 draft.

Free agent Charles Woodson is expected to visit Oakland, where he spent the first eight years of his career, on Tuesday (AP Photo)

Woodson made a trip to Denver this week but left without a contract. The New York Giants and Carolina Panthers have also reportedly had interest in him.

The Raiders have an opening at free safety after the release of Michael Huff in March. As it stands now, Usama Young and Brandian Ross are expected to compete for the vacancy. The Raiders spent a first-round pick on cornerback D.J. Hayden, and Woodson could be a valuable mentor to him.

According to an NFL.com report, the Broncos are not out of the picture but probably would need to increase their offer, which was more than the minimum. The Giants reportedly would be interested in Woodson only if he is willing to accept a one-year contract for close to the minimum.

Woodson, who will turn 37 this fall, was waived by the Green Bay Packers in February after missing seven games last season because of a broken right collarbone.

The eight-time Pro Bowl player has 55 career interceptions and 17 sacks, both of which rank second among active defensive backs.